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  • lee_wlee_w Member Posts: 239
    Hi, thought you might find more information and conversation on this topic in Maintanance or Repair Board.
  • huskerfan_21huskerfan_21 Member Posts: 27
    Just bought my '96 Aurora.

    Silver Teal Metallic exterior w/matching interior
    Autobahn package
    103k miles
    Bose Sound w/12 CD changer
    Everything else BUT heated seats
    Tires in okay condition
    Interior near perfect (slight rubbing on shifter)
    All electrical works
    Exterior paint in GOOD condition, some minor rock chips on front; coupe rubs on rear bumper
    All Glass good

    Paid 4700

    Will replace rear air shocks and plugs and wires in next few months.

    Greg
  • eddieweddiew Member Posts: 6
    2001 Oldsmobile Aurora

    Planning to get a Certified 2001 3.5L V6 Olds Aurora (one owner, off lease) with:

    25,000 miles,

    silver color,

    leather,

    CD player,

    On star,

    moon roof,

    dual zone hvac,

    power seats,

    remote start

    for $12,000.

      

    Is this a good price?

    The sales manager is asking $1,200 w/ $100 deductable for a 3yr/30000miles bumper-to-bumper GM warranty...seems pricy to me...

      

    Many many thanks!
  • hammen2hammen2 Member Posts: 1,284
    Call Oldsmobile at 800-442-OLDS and give them the VIN number. They'll be able to tell you if the 5yr/60k mile warranty is still available on the vehicle.

     

    If so, and you want to extend it, I'd get pricing from Capper Auto Center (Iowa) and Black Pontiac Cadillac (I think http://www.gmoutlet.com). Then go back to your dealer.

     

    Just make sure they're offering you a GM warranty, not a third-party one.

     

    --Robert
  • eddieweddiew Member Posts: 6
    Thanks Robert,

    I checked with 800-442-6537(olds) and they say that the original warranty has already expired. I will call them again and get more details..
  • lee_wlee_w Member Posts: 239
    Smart Shopper has discussions about warranty issues. You may find that board helpful.

    Smart Shopper
  • sinatra2sinatra2 Member Posts: 65
    Well I had my 96 for almost 3 years to the day when some light snow was falling and a driver decided to do some 360's and I got caught between him and the guardrail...over $10,000 to fix. I loved the car I bought it with 100,000 miles and it went to the grave with about 200,000 ..Never grave me trouble with the exception of brakes and a wheel bearing...so what to do...I bought a 97 on Ebay..and am very happy again....$4500us with everything (Bose,sunroof etc)....Imported from Florida.If anyone has any questions about bringing US cars into the Canada.....ask..It is a bit of a pain but worth it.especialy flying down to pick it up and squeezing some golf in before heading back.
  • alarming9alarming9 Member Posts: 10
    I have had mine for 5 years. Bought it with 49000. Purchased a 150k 5 year service contract. Thank the good lord I did. I have maintained and pampered this car like a baby. It's been nothing but hell. Over $5000.00 has been put into the car: The engine, cooling system, oil lines, gaskets, abs sensors, wheel bearings, front struts, water pump, radiator, alternator (50k), turn signal switch, window module, AC compressor twice (cannot buy a new one, they only put in remanufactured parts for warranty repairs). You will have to mortgage the house if you need the oil pan gasket replaced. $850.00 total. The part was $15 and the labor $835.00. Well being that I put new Michelins, new brakes and rotors, the car has 140K. I will keep it until it turns to dust. Oh, I fully expect the tranny to blow up right after my service contract expires in September.
  • alarming9alarming9 Member Posts: 10
    My dealer told me the silicone tabs were bs and not needed.
  • alarming9alarming9 Member Posts: 10
    Yea, mine is a bear to start on cold mornings. Make sure you have a newer battery for those long cranking sessions. I replaced my battery last November (8 years), Must be purchased from a GM dealership. Got prices from 115 to 175. got it for 115. Save time and order a new vent tube. The old one will crack as soon as you try to remove it. Olds do not hold their value. I bought my 97 with 47K for $17,000.00 Had a sticker of 38 2.5 years old off a lease. Anybody own an Autobahn package? Need a VIN so I can get a computer.
  • hammen2hammen2 Member Posts: 1,284
    My dealer told me the silicone tabs were bs and not needed.

    The sealant tabs I am referring to are actually made from crushed walnut shells. And, I've seen lots of mechanics state how important it is to use these sealant tabs on aluminum-based engines like the Northstars...

    --Robert
  • jerdfxjerdfx Member Posts: 13
    Hi all new to the forum here. I just bought a 1996 olds aurora about 4 months ago. I paid 5200 for it out the door at a local used car place. It has 75 k on it. It is light blue in color and has dark blue leather. It has the crome wheels and the heated leather seats.

    Ever since the first day I drove a aurora I wanted one. I looked at a 95 with 65 k on it but it had a bad tranny. I was told after I bought the car it needed a tune up. The check engine light was on. They did a tune up for me and it was fine. A few days later the light came back on. I decided to take it to my mechanic to see what the deal was. He put it on his diagnostics and it was coming up random cylinders misfiring. He replaced some seals for me witch I can't recall what they are called. He said I was losing air.

    All was fine for about 2 months. The car was running like a champ. I don't drive this car that much. About 100 miles a week. The check engine light came back on. I took it to my mechanic again and he hooked it up to his diagnostics. It was coming up my number 7 cylinder was misfiring. He looked over the whole car and said they did a cheap tune up on it.

    He said I have a bad wire most likely. It has these wires called baiden I think in there. I never heard of them. Do you guys think this is my problem. I was going to get new wires plugs fuel filter and air filter.

    What parts would you guys recomend. I was going to get a K&N filter or there is a slightly cheaper one that is green. I don't know the brand. It might just be green brand. Would it make any difference in horsepower. I have done tune ups on small 4 cylinder cars and have put air filters and fuel filters on them also. How hard is it to tune up a aurora.

    Sorry for it being so long. Any help or ideas would be great guys. I will ask more once someone replies.

    Thanks again Jeremy
  • reuel3reuel3 Member Posts: 114
    Since this forum is primarily for people who have just purchased or are considering purchasing a vehicle, your question is better suited for another forum. Check out these discussions:

    Oldsmobile Aurora Owners: Care & Maintenance

    Oldsmobile Aurora Owners: Problems & Solutions
  • jkwohiojkwohio Member Posts: 1
    Just bought a 1999 Aurora paid $6500 for it and it has only 76,000 miles on it. I will pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait! Fell in love with it the first time I saw it. It is black with tan interior. Matter of fact while I was having my mechanic check out the car, a gentleman pulled up and offered to buy it. I have owned foreign cars for years and if someone would have told me that I would buy an Olds, I would have told them that they were insane. I have read a lot about the problems on repairing an Aurora, but after owning a Sonata and having to remove the air intake manifold to replace the back 3 spark plugs, I don't think the Aurora is that bad.
  • mycarz1mycarz1 Member Posts: 1
    do you still have the car if so plz reply
  • macecynmacecyn Member Posts: 4
    This doesn't make me feel good. Had my '97 11 months now. Replaced a/c compressor, 2 alternators (second on warranty), belt pullys. Wish I'd bought the extended warranty.
  • ehasleyehasley Member Posts: 18
    I recently bought a 97 aurora with only 43,000 on it for 5500 :P . little paint bubble under the hood, other then that the black exterior is pristine. Interior is two tone light/dark tan. rear seat looks like it was never used. interior is gorgeous, and the engine is spotless. I could not be any more pleased with the performance of this car, it is a luxury car on the high way, a great cruiser. But man when you hit the gas and whip it around corners i couldn't be more pleased. How can i tell if i have the autobahn package? any car and maint. i should consider. One thing is the rotors are warped, should i just get the OEM or upgrade to slotted? and my one seat is starting to crack, is this fix able?

    Thanks all
    Evan
  • blk97aurorablk97aurora Member Posts: 573
    Evan,

    Congratulations! And welcome to these discussion groups.

    For autobahn, check the tire placard on the driver-side door. Standard Classics specify S-rated tires; autobahn option specifies a higher speed rating (V, I think).

    The strong recommendation from most contributors on this board is to use nothing other than AC Delco replacement parts. You can find reasonable prices online at rockauto and gmpartsdirect. Be prepared to replace your fuel pressure regulator; check the archives for FPR.

    Check the battery under the rear seat. It should be vented to a plastic hose that exits through the floorpan. I also suggest you pull the spare tire; some of our cars have had water leakage problems that cause corrosion in the spare-tire well.

    Last year I replaced my front rotors with AC Delco performance rotors (slotted and cross-drilled); also installed ceramic pads. That was about 8,000 miles ago. So far I am pleased. The brakes feel very solid. I do notice a slight increase in noise (hard to describe -- like a low-pitch rumble, nothing like squeeking).

    Your seat crack -- is it the leather that is cracking? I don't know how to repair big cracks in leather. There are ocassionally used Aurora seats for sale on eBay. If the cracking is minimal, you might try taking you Aurora to a cobbler. Don't laugh. My rear seat had severe discoloration which my cobbler was able to redye for about $100. Excellent results. My driver seat is showing severe signs of wear; I will be taking it to the same cobbler when I can find a free Saturday. Also, your leather will benefit from regualr cleaning and application of conditioner.

    Hope this helps.

    Les
  • silotwosilotwo Member Posts: 27
    I just completed the purchase of 2002 Aroura 4.0 in Cherry with 18,000 original miles. I bought it from a private seller for a flat $13,000. At that price I can afford to keep my 95 Classic which has 97k miles and now have both generations parked out front. What a pleasant sight!
  • s2261s2261 Member Posts: 14
    I had 97 w/autobahn. My wife and I got pretty tired of the high maintenance costs and traded it in for a 2004 Regal. The Regal is OK. Not a bad car. Very Reliable. I miss my Aurora. I'm thinking about trading in the Regal on an Aurora. I would prefer a newer (2001 +) with around 50-60k on it. What do you think I can expect to pay? What year is most reliable? V6 or V8?
    Thanks
  • redspot321redspot321 Member Posts: 8
    2002 Oldsmobile Aurora V6 Great condition 72000 MI

    $6,500

    The car books for about $10,000 but I am reading that olds have lost a ton of value due to olds going out.

    Comments please!!!!! Is this a good deal?
  • redline65redline65 Member Posts: 693
    Lucky you! I'd love to buy a nearly-new Aurora 4.0 for that price.
  • groebuckgroebuck Member Posts: 1
    Just got a 2001 Aurora 4.0 - Diamond Pearl White - tan leather interior - awesome. 28,800 miles - 12,000 - still smells new!
  • monty_dudemonty_dude Member Posts: 1
    Hi Aurora Gang,

    Just wanted to share my experience test drove this car on saturday and made the deal today. My car is 2001 Olds Aurora with 16800 miles and paid $6800. Not sure whether got a good deal. It had low miles because old owner she was around 70 years old and she stopped driving for last 3 months ......

    On staurday during the test drive i really loved it i was actually a Japenese car owner and wanted to buy one of those but after driving and seeing the luxury changed my mind completly really awesome ...

    Sacred of the maintenance went through couple of your inputs really scared a little seeing the expensive maintenencae can some tell which is the best place to buy extended warranty and what option should i use...and the normal maintenece what shld i do ...

    Thanks
    Mahantesh
  • samchocsamchoc Member Posts: 5
    2 weeks ago i purchased a 2001 Aurora with only 4400Km from a Ford Dealer! Let me tell you that this car was NEW the smell, no scratch, everything was just as if it was a 2007!!!!(but we all know there is no 2007 hehe ) The person who traded-in the car as a collection of cars and he took care of this car you woulndt beleive it!! I paid 18995$ for it in August 2006. And i love it! I am looking forward to talk with other Aurora owners.

    Oldsmobile Aurora 2001
    V8 Engine 4.0L 250HP 260Torque
    Fully Loaded, all leather interior

    Thanks for letting me share this with you all!

    Sam
  • demitri1126demitri1126 Member Posts: 1
    Wow thats weird me too! I just got my Aurora at a ford dealer its a 2001 as well 4.0 loaded more miles though about 54000 still a new car to me! I got her for 9900 after some serious work at the dealer. Its beautiful though love the bronze mist! I got a good long warranty and I'm glad because she had a sensor go out apparently. I get her back tomorrow.
  • samchocsamchoc Member Posts: 5
    Cool!
    Let me know when you get it back... Id like to know what was wrong with it. I took an extended warranty on it too, 4 years 80000 km for 2400$ and if i don't claim anything they will give me 50% of the amount at the end of the 4 years. :)

    Sam
  • onelordonelord Member Posts: 9
    Im looking at a 2001 that looks brand new besides a few small things. They want 4500for it. Im new hear so give me a little feedback on this. It rides good and seems to be in pretty good condition. one ownew car. I could not find the onstar on it does this model come standerd with the onstar?
  • HenryHenry Member Posts: 1,106
    The price depends on whether it is a 6 or 8 cylinder. The early 2001's did not have onstar built in, but the later ones did. Check the build date on the door panel. 136miles is a lot of miles for the car. I don't know that much about the second genearation auroras. I have the Classic body style.
  • onelordonelord Member Posts: 9
    I went out today to look at it again and it does not have onstar only the 2001 v8's came with it. The car have a few small dings but it looks good for 4500 buck. The power is good all the toys work and it was owned by one guy who bought it new. I will do my own diagostic testin before if buy it.
  • rjs200240rjs200240 Member Posts: 1,277
    I went out today to look at it again and it does not have onstar only the 2001 v8's came with it.

    That's not true. Like Henri said, it's by build date. They didn't have it on the early cars. There are 3.5L Auroras with OnStar. FWIW, the analog OnStar coverage will cease in 2008, so it's a non-issue for the most part anyway. Though you should be able to upgrade the 2nd gen Auroras to digital.
  • pscheidpscheid Member Posts: 190
  • pscheidpscheid Member Posts: 190
    Peabody MA. Accura. Asking 7,900 but will be moving to auction in 1-2 days. Bet they will deal.
  • 96auroradude96auroradude Member Posts: 2
    I live in Canada and recently purchased a 96 Aurora with 161,000 km (approx 100,000 miles). I am not sure if it has the autoban package yet but do know it does not have the bose sound system or the chrome wheels. I do believe it does have most the other options. It has a 12 disk CD changer in the trunk also. I am pretty sure I got a good deal on it at $5200 CAD (Apptox $4900 USD). I guess the main thing is that me and the wife are pleased with the car. She does complain some that I pamper the car more than her. I just recently had the windows tinted. I put 20% on the front door windows and 5% (limo) on the rear door windows and the rear window as well. That really makes it stand out.
  • pscheidpscheid Member Posts: 190
    Couldn't resist.

    Purchased our 1998 Autobahn in 8/98 with $11.5K mi. for $28.5 vs. $38.5 sticker, was an Olds dealer manager's car, black over graphite (interior color name?). My wife drove it until 2003 when we picked up an 04 Infinity G35 Coupe, black of course. My wife drives the new iron and I inherit her castoffs, in this case the Aurora. Oh darn.

    The trick is to find a car YOU like and brainwash her over several months so she is always ecstatic with what she chooses and you eventually get what you want. Then make sure you maintain the car like hell so it looks and runs like new when you do get it. She still can't understand why I park in row Z99 in snow, sleet, and 5 degree temps at the mall or never get closer than 12 inches to a curb.

    The Aurora now has 79K miles and still looks stunning. People still ask me what kind of car it is and can't believe that it is 10 model years old, it looks that good inside and out. Sad to say it won't fetch more than $4K on a trade and not much more private party, I figure $6K. Hard to find someone interested in a 10 year old car.

    We use it daily (blankets covering the seats) to haul the dobermans to training, visit the vet, go grocery shopping, and other mundane tasks. It's the vehicle of choice in the snow. And we actually took it on vacation because we needed the luggage capacity and people hauling capabilities.

    If it makes anyone feel better, I've gone through the tire balancing issues read throughout the Aurora site, plus an a/c unit and clutch replacement last year at 74K miles along with all the stuff you replace once you realize what the labor cost will be to tear down the car again. I had the drivers door short issue, the slow running power windows (lubrication worked), and a stripped gear in the power antenna assembly. I too could not get the trunk to open with the fob or the interior dash switch until I found the valet kill switch in the glove box.

    It's running like a charm with original plugs, coils, and wires with and just a fuel injection service at 74K. Just routine maintenance. Conventional oil changes every 3-4K (1/2 qt. low). Transmission service every 25K. Radiator evacuation every 2 years. No exhaust issues.

    After a heavy rain there is a slapping noise with the sunroof open, probably a clogged drainage tube I need to get to.

    I'm still doing the blasts to 110 when "safely" merging onto a highway with occasional blasts to 120.

    I'm still on the original struts and shocks (next project), and am wondering where to get a rear a/c vent replacement now that one of the dogs has permanently "adjusted" the existing one.

    If you're looking for tires, I've got the V rated Yokohama Avid V4S. The Dunlops A2 Sports just couldn't quite be balanced to my satisfaction and the Michelins too pricey. If the tire's performance doesn't please you (rain, snow, dry), the price and NTB reviews will.

    It's sad to see this car passing into history.
  • horizonskyhorizonsky Member Posts: 2
    I am interested in a 2001 Aurora (v6 3.5L) and it looks nice. The I checked the carfax report, it was first registered as a commercial lease vehicle. The current(second) owner told me the car was used as a company car for the CFO before he bought it. Since I am a newer to cars and the forum, could you give me some suggestions? Thanks a lot!
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 235,200
    If you want feedback on the price, try posting the details here: Real-World Trade-In Values

    I see you've already found the general Aurora discussion. The folks over there might be able to give you some specific advice about possible problems.

    regards,
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  • oldwinooldwino Member Posts: 20
    Bought a white pearl 4.0L with 60k miles back in Feb for $8500. Got it at a dealer where my uncle works. I've read thru some of the forums here and there's alot of good info. I really like the car, but I am disappointed with the gas mileage. Maybe my expectations are too high? I've had it on a couple of long trips. Once to FL and back from KY and never got better than 24mpg from a tank on the interstate. This with maybe a 100lbs of luggage, 2 adults, and cruise set around 70-73. It runs good and doesn't seem to have an engine miss or any thing of that sort. It has the 3.71 final gear ratio and turns just under 2000rpm at 60mph. The 1-2 shift is a little harsher than the other transitions, but not too hard to be bothersome. It had a transmission flush done at 50k.(Uncle got the service records for me). I've been debating with myself if it would be worthwhile to buy an extended warranty or not. A bit pricey at about $2500. I replaced the front rotors right after I got it(knew the rotors were warped when I test drove it). I do most minor repairs myself on all the vehicles that I've owned. Any feedback on the MPG issue would be appreciated. Thanks
  • samchocsamchoc Member Posts: 5
    Oldwino:
    I bought my pearl 4.0L Aurora 2001 2 years ago with 4k (4000 kilometres) on it for 18900$. The car was still new as it was from a car collector who tradded it at the Ford dealership i purchased it from. For the gaz millage your gonna have to live with it since this car is a 4L and is pretty heavy. But in the end i would not trade it. :) I am 26 yold and my wife is 23 and we both enjoy our ride. Most of our friends drive civics and sunfires but we decided to buy a more luxurious car a couple years old at the same price and it was all worth it. The only hic is the couple issues your gonna discover with time: Crank shaft sensor, rear bumper lights that burns real fast and are a pain to change, sound coming from the stearing wheel. But like i said we love the thing :) Let me know what you think.
    Sam
  • pscheidpscheid Member Posts: 190
    I hope others chime in here on the subject of fuel mileage on their Auroras, now that fuel prices have smashed us in the face and wallet.

    Your highway mileage on an 2002 4.0 ltr V8 with the 3.71 ratio sounds a tad low, even with 100 pounds of luggage @70-73 mph and 2 adults. Your 2002 is I believe around 150 pounds lighter than the 95-99 Aurora at 3950 pounds. My rpm is about the same as yours, just under 2,000 rpm @ 60 mph. I believe my window sticker had an EPA 18/26 fuel mileage rating. The 1998 Aurora was purchased 7/98 used, dealer manager's car, with 11,500 miles for $28,300 versus the $38,310 sticker (no Bose) . We opted for the GM Major Guard factory warranty extension from the balance of the included 4yr./50,000 miles to 6 yr./75,000 miles. Extended warranty cost 10 years ago was $1,250 with the $100 deductible.

    Using national brand fuel (Shell, Mobil, Sunoco, Citgo, Exxon, Hess, etc), on a recent 120 mile trip May), my 98 Autobahn with the 3.71 ratio, 87 octane, 97,000 miles, totally original ignition (never tuned up) got 24.6 with 4 adults (810 lbs +/- 20 lbs. yup!) and 120 pounds of luggage (I weighed it) at 65 mph on cruise. On another trip of 1,200 miles on cruise we got 27.1 mpg with 2 adults (310 pounds) and luggage (90 pounds) with 89 octane at an average speed of 68 mph. Both of these trips with the windows up and the a/c on.

    I run 35 psi in the tires and swap out air filters with regularity. I don't see a highway mileage difference between octanes when driving longer stretches with the cruise on.

    I have read that the automobile fuel mileage reduction, with increasing speeds, drops geometrically (faster) rather than arithmetically (straight line). The wind resistance is the reason. Speed kills highway fuel mileage. I have also read that altitude, humidity, and ambient temperature can impact fuel mileage as well. I make a 120 mile round trip highway drive on Sundays where I get 1-2 mpg lower mileage going than returning, which I chalk up to wind direction more than anything else since there are no elevation changes of any import.

    What I see most are the reductions in highway mileage due to speed interruptions, such as tolls and traffic. :( Or potty stops for the wife, especially when she wants me to sit there idling with the a/c going. :D And those spurts to 115 mph with the happy foot (no speed limiter on the Autobahn).

    Purely around town I expect 18 mpg max. Mixed 21-23 mpg. And this with a feather touch on the accelerator and driving the traffic lights. Add in a heavy right foot and the mileage plummets.

    If you ask me, the 73 mph and the interruptions are the culprit, though you may want to try a bump in tire pressure, a new air filter, and check the trunk for useless junk that adds unnecessary weight.

    On the topic of extended warranties on American cars, I am 57 and have never failed to at least break even with them. We buy low mileage 1-3 year old used and drive the car to year 10-11, phasing out the oldest car in the fleet. And the Aurora set-up under the hood makes the simplest of repair tasks labor intensive ones (expensivo). One trans and the warranty has paid for itself. One a/c job and you've got almost half your money back. Your choice, risk versus peace of mind.

    Jack
  • oldwinooldwino Member Posts: 20
    Jack

    Thanks for the reply. When I purchased I wasn't aware of the final ratio and figured that the mileage wouldn't be much different from my 98 Intrique with the 3.8L. 2K RPM on the Intrique gets me about 70mph. The trip to Florida was about 2 weeks after I bought it. Hadn't done any expressway running til that trip and I like to go when traveling. Since I got the car from the dealer where my uncle works, I didn't do a real extensive test drive and wasn't worried about getting a :lemon: . I am very happy about it's highway performance(other than mileage).

    Since my initial post, I've done some research in this forum and there's a couple of things I plan to do. First I've got to clean the throttle body and egr valve, which are pretty dirty and replace the fuel filter which has about 30k on it. Bought a K&N filter and plan to put that in after the cleaning. I'm hoping it'll improve the mileage a couple mpg. Right now the idle is a little rough, when first started cold. Isn't bad once it's warmed up.

    As for gas, I've started using Shell. They have a Shell Platinum Mastercard that has 5% rebate on the purchase of their gas. Found it on the Shell website. I have seen a little improvement in mileage just around town. I don't drive the car everyday, but try to take it for a spin at least once a week. Got a little KIA to go to work.The real test will be next month when we take a trip to South Carolina. I hope to get the maintenace done before the trip.

    I'm 50 and have owned GM mostly Olds and Buick all my life(KIA mainly for work and the price was right) and all from the same dealer. Never had any major issues with any of them(knock on wood) except the turn signal/wiper switch unit in the steering column on the Intrique(warranted) and an AC compressor on a 91 Ciera(not). The Ciera had about 160K miles on it when sold and my son has the Intrique and it's got 150K on it. The cruise quit working on it recently. Found a used set of service manuals for the Aurora on ebay for $65 and I've got them now. So I'm still debating the $2500 warranty.

    Will let you know how things go with the maintenance and the trip. By the way, great name.

    Jack
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 235,200
    They have a Shell Platinum Mastercard that has 5% rebate on the purchase of their gas.

    That's the best deal going.... You also get a 1% rebate on everything else you purchase.. The rebate comes off your gas purchases, the very next month..

    I've saved around $1000, over the last three years...

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  • bryanbryan Member Posts: 198
    Hey, Congrats on your "new" Aurora. I've got an '03 Gold Edition (red bordeaux metallic over tan leather). Purchased new; car was on the lot one day. Car was spec ordered by the dealer, and has most every option, including the BOSE stereo. I'm in the last year of my 6 year warranty (I'm at 43K miles), so I'll get to the 72 months before the 60K miles.

    I've used the warranty--sunroof rattles, yes, rattles, replaced two of the stereo speakers (rear shelf defective when delivered and driver door speaker went haywire, so they replaced it), plus a couple of DIC sensor replacements. One "mechanical" issue; replaced a CAM sensor??? I believe it was due to hard shifts. Best climate control system I've ever had on any car.

    I drive the car back and forth most weeks from Northern VA to the Delaware coast and usually get 27 mpg (did max at 28.5 one trip according to the DIC); around town--16 to 20 mpg, depending upon traffic.

    A couple of rear bumper parking rashes to report, otherwise, looks as good today as when I drove it off the lot new. I've had the same Olds mechanic at my GM dealer work on the car since delivery; he wants the car when I'm done. Who knows, maybe a new Buick Allure in the next couple of years?

    Anyway, enjoy your ride!
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